In this age of COVID-19, you might well be one of the many working more from home. You may even be considering going it alone and setting up your own business. In both cases, you’re going to need your own home office. This space should be pleasant to work in, comfortable and foster productivity. Here… Read more »
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Interior designers in Brighton and Sussex
Interior designers in Brighton and Sussex If you’re planning a renovation or refurbishment, finding the right interior designer or architect is the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Brighton and Sussex to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Sussex area is brimming… Read more »
Docklands warehouse apartment renovation – Studio³
A perfect match on Design for Me… for a warehouse apartment renovation in Wapping, East London Jonny (the client) posted his project to Design for Me, looking for a talented architect. After registering his project with just a few key details, we matched him with the best candidates and he received interest from a number… Read more »
How to find a neighbour’s planning application
For anyone starting a new extension or building project, researching what others have done in your local area is an excellent place to start. Image above from Ahmed, architect from Hackney, London. Click here to see more and shortlist them for your home project. Finding a neighbour’s planning application It’s likely that other properties… Read more »
Interior designers in Birmingham and West Midlands
Home renovation interior designers in Birmingham and West Midlands If you’re renovating, re-decorating or re-furbishing, finding the right interior designer can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Birmingham and the West Midlands to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The West Midlands… Read more »
Bi-fold doors – ideas and inspiration
Bi-fold door ideas – from Design for Me’s architects and designers Here are some of the best bi-fold door designs from the architects and designers on Design for Me. Click on the images below to see their full profiles and see if they’re interested in working on your next home project by posting your home… Read more »
Renovating a grade II listed house – what can you do without permission?
If you own a Grade II listed home you are probably aware that renovating, altering or extending your home will involve more red tape than usual. Not only this, you will be more restricted in what you can do. The privilege of owning listed property comes with a responsibility to protect its special qualities. However,… Read more »
How much have extension costs risen recently?
Rising construction costs in the UK are now common knowledge. In the last two years, material shortages and supply chain issues due to the pandemic caused sharp rises in material costs. While this problem has subsided, other factors such as inflation, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have pushed prices up even further. Not only… Read more »
How to store furniture during a home renovation
Renovation is both exciting and challenging. This home improvement process involves a lot of moving parts. There are many logistics to consider if you want to keep everything under control. Whether you’re converting a part of your home or doing a major overhaul, part of the logistics is knowing where you’ll keep all your furniture… Read more »
Water feature ideas and inspiration
Water feature ideas from Design for Me’s garden designers Here are some of the best water feature designs from the garden designers on Design for Me. Click on the images below to see the designers’ full profiles and see if they’re interested in working on your next home project by posting your home project! Design… Read more »
